Warriors, we are to be commended for an awesome effort today in the CFC Run/Walk challenge. We are ALL winners! WhooHoo! Don’t forget to give yourself activity points for today. Considering using that path as your daily walk to get in activity points in days to come. Don’t forget “Thanksgiving” is right around the corner. We need to get ready for it by having a plan so we will come out VICTORIOUSLY! Go home and reward yourself with a nice relaxing bubble bath and a bottle of water!

Congratulations Wellness Warriors on our attitude and determination about the journey we have decided to take. Halloween is upon us and candy is calling our name. Keep in mind, the stores sell candy all year long. We can buy it any time we want – so there is no need to go overboard just because it is Halloween. If candy is a RED LIGHTitem for you, here are a few choices that don’t “dissolve” in your mouth too quickly.1 regular Charm’s Blow Pop = 1 point

2 Werther’s original hard candies – 1 poin

4 small Tootsie Rolls = 1As Nikki mentioned on Tuesday, track your treats and plan ahead. Remember moderation. Cash in your Flex Points. I would like to add – “don’t hide your evidence.” Whatever you opt to eat, leave the wrapper in plain sight as a reminder. That way you will be less tempted to have “Just One More.”We are going to be fine. We need to relax, have fun, commit to journaling, and get moving this weekend (workout DVD, exercise group, walks through the park, climbing the stairs, house cleaning, yard work, etc). Jot it down and share with us on Tuesday how it made you feel.See “LESS” of us next Tuesday!

This is Day Four of our Wellness Journey – whoohoo! It sounds like everyone is excited, motivated, determined, committed and that is AWESOME! Being successful in our journey is going to take all of these energies and MORE!

This will be our first weekend on the program and several of you have mentioned that you will be attending special events, celebrations, etc. Not to worry! Remember, we are not dieting we are making smarter choices in our food selections.

Think about who is in control. WE ARE! Get back OVEREATING FOOD MONSTER!! Are we going to continue to allow “food” to control our destiny and our life? NO!

I’ve heard several of you say that you have been surprisingly satisfied with the amount of food/points. Some of you have said - “I’m not going to need all these points.” Those comments show that you are looking at how you view food consumption differently. Remember, you “must” use all of your daily points. TRUST ME – YOU CAN’T FOOL YOUR BODY! Don’t be afraid to go into your FLEXPOINTS if you have to.

Our focus is “Wellness” eating healthier, moving our bodies more, and FREEING OUR MIND (good-bye stress). Because “we are what we eat,” we are no longer allowing FOOD to CONTROL who we are. So, keep it simple and remember to JOURNAL, JOURNAL, and JOURNAL; STAY HYDRATED, AND GET MOVING!!!

Warriors, thank you so much for showing up and taking the PLUNGE! Everyone seems as excited as we are. We hope that you got a lot from the meeting today. As Nikki noted, please don’t hesitate to see Viv, Nikki or me if you have questions. Shashunga and Keeva have also agreed to answer questions if we are not around. Warriors, since we are “not” Weight Watchers, for legal purposes, we must be very careful not to call ourselves that. We are the WELLNESS WARRIORS!

So start counting and recording your points and we hope to see “LESS” of each other next week. J Our topic for next week is “Start Moving More.” We want to hear your testimonies on how you are “moving more.” Peace!